US Bridges

Caton Farm Road over Dupage River

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.6 MI E.ILL.RT.59 · Structure no. 099332300000000

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caton Farm Road over Dupage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caton Farm Road over Dupage River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,576 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCaton Farm Road
CrossesDupage River
Location0.6 MI E.ILL.RT.59
Coordinates41.56519, -88.19192
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2023)
Projected traffic36,576 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caton Farm Road over Dupage River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Caton Farm Road over Dupage River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Caton Farm Road over Dupage River carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Caton Farm Road over Dupage River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Caton Farm Road over Dupage River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.